Transportation
MTA Rolls Out Congestion Pricing Exemption, Discount
People with disabilities that prevent them from using transit can apply for an exemption from the congestion pricing scheme.
Boston Commuter Rail Recovering Rapidly
The ‘T’ is reworking its schedule to offer more reliable and flexible service, including more midday and weekend trains.
New Bike Lanes Coming to Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles is adding 3.6 miles of new protected bike lanes in East Hollywood.
Study: Bike Lane Prompts Reduced Traffic Speeds
Marking a bike lane with cones or other delineators can dramatically reduce driving speeds in adjacent traffic lanes.
Caltrans Sued Over I-80 Expansion Plan
Environmental groups argue that the agency purposely split the project into two phases to obscure the true impact of expanded road capacity.
Lake Tahoe Leans on Microtransit to Address Traffic
On-demand transit is helping make transportation around the resort area more convenient, but the region still lacks connectivity via a fixed-route bus system.
Is Charlotte Overselling Plan to Expand Transit?
Even if voters approve a new one-cent transit sales tax, will Charlotte be able to deliver on its promise of two new commuter rail lines and a new bus rapid transit line?
California Legislature Issues Revised Budget Proposal
The new plan rejects some of Gov. Newsom’s proposed cuts to active transportation funding.
Traffic Safety Efforts Chug Ahead — Too Slowly for Some
Around the United States, traffic deaths are growing or plateauing, yet efforts to make roads safer still face political opposition.
Bay Area Transit Projects Awarded $18 Million
The funding supports eight ‘near-term’ projects slated for completion within the next one to three years.
Utah On-Demand Transit Hits 1 Million Rides
The service connects outlying communities with fixed-route transit lines.
Bike Month Is Over — But the Work Continues
The effort to build better bike infrastructure in U.S. cities remains an uphill battle, but there are bright spots.
Report: Transit Agencies Face Imminent Staffing Crisis
Already understaffed, most of the nation’s transit agencies will need to replace a majority of their workers due to retirement, but recruitment efforts are not yet keeping up with the need.
Over 90 Percent of NYC Jaywalking Tickets Issued to Black and Latino Pedestrians
The city’s police force continues its history of disproportionately citing people of color for illegal street crossings.
Sound Transit Adds ‘Fare Ambassadors’ to Enforce Payment
Riders found without proof of payment will have options to pay rather than receive a citation.
Cities Are Building More Bus and Bike Lanes. The Challenge: Keeping Cars Out
Bus-mounted and stationary cameras are becoming a popular tool for enforcing bus and bike lane regulations and keeping dedicated lanes clear.
Analyzing Accessibility Disparities
With better planning we can reduce disparities between drivers and non-drivers in their ability to access services and jobs, improving fairness and economic opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
Minnesota Legalizes Flying Cars
A new Minnesota law outlines state registration of “roadable aircraft” and legalizes their use on state roads and highways.
Michigan DOT Nixes Ann Arbor Highway Expansion
In response to public feedback, the Michigan Department of Transportation is no longer considering options to widen U.S. 23 on Ann Arbor’s east side.
Snohomish County Transit System Adds New BRT Line in Major Restructuring
The Community Transit network is making a slew of changes, including several new bus rapid transit lines.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Caltrans
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
